Town was at its floral best
Coupar Angus Pride of Place office-bearers Anne Easson, chair; and Tracy Thom, secretary; met Britain in Bloom judges James Cordingley and Rae Beckwith when they visited the town on Friday. They were greeted by piper Robbie Smith of Coupar Angus Pipe Band . Photo: David Phillips Volunteers from local environmental group Coupar Angus Pride of Place hosted Britain in Bloom judges on Friday last week.
Special guests Rae Beckwith and James Cordingly paid a visit to the town.
After being given a suitably Scottish welcome by piper Robbie Smith – a member of Coupar Angus Pipe Band – outside the Red House Hotel, the judges were shown a variety of projects. These included the Pollinator’s Bed, Clyde the horse and the Blair Bend.
The judges also took in Coupar Angus Primary School – where Pride of Place works extensively with children – and gardens named as award winners in a competition organised by Coupar Angus and Bendochy Community Council and Forward Coupar Angus.
The delegation also took in Larghan Park which has been the venue for a variety of environmentally-themed projects.
Chosen for a commitment to environmental responsibility, high levels of community participation and outstanding gardening achievements, Coupar Angus joins 71 other Britain in Bloom finalists competing to be crowned one of the cleanest, greenest and most beautiful places in the UK.